{"id":17844,"date":"2023-02-03T18:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=17844"},"modified":"2023-02-03T18:30:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:30:48","slug":"coming-up-on-carte-blanche-5-february-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2023\/02\/03\/coming-up-on-carte-blanche-5-february-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 5 February 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WORLD WIDE WEBB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor all its financial troubles, SAA maintained an impeccable reputation for its safety and \u2013 despite what some detractors might argue \u2013 its service. But recent incidents have raised questions about the national carrier\u2019s commitment to the former. It\u2019s the Civil Aviation Authority\u2019s job to ensure the safety of our skies, including thoroughly investigating accidents and other emergencies. Question is: can it be trusted to carry out its mandate?\u201d<\/em> – John Webb, Executive Producer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air Tales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a South African Airways Airbus A340-600 landed in Johannesburg from Accra, Ghana on 15 April last year, all was not as it seemed. During the flight, the plane\u2019s engines started surging \u2013 an unusual occurrence for any aircraft as it may suggest contaminated fuel and demands urgent action from the flight crew. Alarmingly, though, the flight\u2019s commander chose to continue flying back to O.R. Tambo International Airport\u2026 It was the third in a series of four recent incidents involving SAA. But, while other airlines have been grounded over safety concerns, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – mandated with regulating our airspace – has taken no action against the national carrier. Our probe uncovers evidence that all is not well at the CAA, undermining our country\u2019s reputation for sterling air safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Hein Kaiser | Presenter: Derek Watts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rental Rogues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Too astute to be scammed? Think again. Few things adapt and evolve as quickly as the criminal mind. Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, keeping the miscreants one step ahead of the police, banks, and unsuspecting victims. Not even the housing rental market is immune to criminal ingenuity, as crooks impersonate legitimate rental agents and property companies to scam tens of thousands of rands from people desperate for accommodation. Increasingly frustrated estate agents are tearing their hair out while the police and other enforcement agencies appear powerless to intervene. Carte Blanche shows you how easy it is to be duped and what you can do to protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Joy Summers: | Presenter: Derek Watts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yolks Aside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Diretsaneng village in Limpopo, Thapelo Molomo is a hero to many. Last year, he won Idols SA, pocketing a million rands, a recording contract, and numerous other prizes. But in this community, he\u2019s known for much more than that. Despite his fame, Thapelo\u2019s industrious spirit continues to shine as he continues looking for new ways to extend his good fortune and pass on the secrets of his success to anyone prepared to listen. It\u2019s the reason that he\u2019s often to be found selling eggs and atchar from the boot of a car in his home township, Tembisa. Carte Blanche meets the cop who\u2019s traded his service weapon for a microphone and the chance to inspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer: Floris Kotze | Presenter: Xola Ntshinga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARTE BLANCHE: THE PODCAST<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cadre Deployment & The Art of Stepping Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another week, another episode of The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick! This week, Ferial and Masa chat about the ANC\u2019s controversial cadre deployment policy – currently being challenged in the High Court – and how SA\u2019s leaders could take a page from former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boksburg Blast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two police stations less than a two-minute drive away, a nearby fire department and emergency services just a phone call away… Why did law enforcement not show up in the hour leading up to the Boksburg blast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICKS OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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